Edenbridge Town CouncilWe have installed two brand-new life buoys at Stangrove Park to keep everyone safe by the water. Following a recent health and safety audit, our Open Spaces Committee approved an £800 investment to ensure aid is available in case of an emergency.
Next time you’re out enjoying the park, feel free to take a look and know that your safety is our priority.
Edenbridge Town Council has once again demonstrated its dedication to creating and maintaining beautiful open spaces, bringing home a trio of prestigious awards from the 2024 South & South East in Bloom ceremony.
These awards celebrate the ongoing efforts to enhance and preserve Edenbridge’s green spaces. Special thanks go out to all the volunteers, local groups, and council staff – especially our Grounds Team – who have worked tirelessly to make these areas a source of pride and joy.
Our popular and FREE family fun days are returning to Stangrove Park this August with lots of activities for everyone.
2 pm to 5 pm on Thursdays 1, 8, 15 and 22 August 2024
There will be crafts, games, sports, and more in a friendly and safe environment.
There’s no need to book, simply turn up and have fun. However, children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times. Activities are provided for children under the age of 12, but they may not be suitable for very young children.
Three of the fun days are funded by Edenbridge Town Council, while the other by Sevenoaks District Council. They are run by Play Place.
Also this year, Millwall Community Trust has teamed up with Kellogg’s to offer free football camps to girls and boys aged 5 to 12 at certain fun days such as Four Elms. Places are limited to 40 people per session and must be booked in advance. To claim a free place, you’ll need a promotional code which can be found on the boxes of most Kellogg’s products.
D-Day was the name given to the 6 June, 1944 invasion of the beaches at Normandy in northern France by allied troops from countries including the United Kingdom during World War II. Historians often refer to it as the beginning of the end of World War II.
The Council was delighted to host two community events for Edenbridge residents to commemorate the 80th anniversary of this historic day.
On 5 June, older members of our community, including those from local care homes, enjoyed an afternoon tea, music and dancing thanks to funding from West Kent Housing Association and Alan Layland.
On 6 June, everyone was invited to attend an evening community event at Stangrove Park for music, food and lighting of the Beacon.
Thank you to everyone involved in the organisation and running of these events, as well as everyone that came along and joined in the community spirit.
*update timings: church bells will ring at 6.30pm; music from 7.15pm
The Town Council is delighted to be hosting another community event on Thursday 6 June 2024, which will see the second lighting of the Beacon at Stangrove Park.
Residents are invited to attend and “bring your own picnic”. Parking and toilet facilities will be available at the leisure centre. There will also be a Fish ‘n’ Chip van and children’s play inflatables.
6.45 pm Church bells ring in Edenbridge Town
7.30 pm Music by Steve Conway (1940/50s Swing) and Edenbridge Town Band
9.15 pm Lighting of the Beacon
Find out more about D-Day and what’s happening across the country at https://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/d-day-80
The Council will be hosting an Afternoon Tea for older and/or vulnerable members of our community who would like to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings.
Thank you to everyone that completed our recent survey about dog fouling and possible dog-walking restrictions in Edenbridge. Your feedback has been really valuable and is going to help councillors with any future decisions they need to make to tackle irresponsible dog ownership and improve our open spaces.
At the Open Spaces Committee in November, councillors discussed the results and comments at length, which had produced 256 survey responses revealing that opinions were divided for and against the possibility of introducing dog-walking restrictions on the Council’s open spaces. Though there was a clear majority who agreed there was a problem with dog fouling at Town Council open spaces, there was no evidence that a dogs-on-leads policy was overwhelmingly supported or would solve the problem.
Your comments have provided many constructive ideas and suggestions, which councillors will continue to explore alongside other considerations. For now, the Council will be looking at making improvements to signage as well as continuing to remind people that Council litter bins are now dual-use and can take bagged dog waste.
We are thrilled to have picked up two prestigious awards at the 2023 South and South East in Bloom awards ceremony.
For the first time, the Town Council entered two sites under its management, with both winning recognition – Stangrove Park and Edenbridge Cemetery. The judges said:
“A local Town Park of very good quality where maintenance levels are high.” Stangrove Park
“Particularly good first-time entry. Excellent site, professionally managed by the Town Council and the maintenance team.” Edenbridge Cemetery
The South & South East in Bloom campaign is the largest horticultural campaign in the region involving hundreds of communities each year. It is part of the larger Britain in Bloom campaign where participating communities create lasting improvements to their local environment for the benefit of those that live, work and visit. Judges/assessors visit communities throughout the year and awards are presented to recognise the entries’ achievements.
Councillor Angela Baker, Chair of the Council’s Open Spaces Committee, said: “This is another fantastic achievement for Edenbridge and comes just only a few months after receiving recognition for the quality of our football pitches at the Recreation Ground.
“It’s the first time we’ve taken part in In Bloom, and we were only a few points off from achieving Gold for Stangrove Park, so next year we will definitely be raising the bar by taking on board some of the suggestions the judges recommended!”
“Well done to our Groundsteam and thank you to the whole community for your efforts in helping us to keep our open spaces clean and respected,” she added.
Earlier this year we received recognition for the quality of our football pitches at the Recreation Ground following a PitchPower assessment.
A new picnic bench has been placed at Stangrove Park after our Open Spaces Committee supported residents’ suggestions to install another one.
Love Where you Live and Keep Edenbridge Clean!
Please use the rubbish bins provided or take your rubbish home with you. Bagged dog waste can also be placed in any public bin in Edenbridge.
Join us at Stangrove Park this summer for lots of action-packed activities the family can enjoy.
There will be games, crafts and sports organised by Play Place, as well as “special” activities each week, all funded by Edenbridge Town Council.
2pm – 5pm on Thursdays…
There’s no need to book, simply turn up and have fun. However, children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times. Activities are provided for children under the age of 12, but they may not be suitable for very young children.
Edenbridge Town Council is delighted to show you a first look at the new all-inclusive outdoor gym and activity area at Stangrove Park.
